Obituaries

Feb 16, 2021

On Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the age of 62 amid Deb’s battle with cancer, the Lord called her home.  Debra was born on October 18, 1958 to Charles Robert and Janet Rae (Lee) Wettschurack in Lafayette IN.  Deb is a 1977 graduate of McCutcheon High School in Lafayette, IN.  She married her “not so romantic” high school sweetheart...

Feb 13, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” McLane, 66 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 3:25 PM on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

A reunion for family and friends to honor Tommy McLane will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the Arcola Masonic Community Center, 111...

Feb 11, 2021

Deanna J. Kestner, 77 of Atwood, IL passed away at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at her residence.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. on Monday, February 15, 2021 at the Arthur Southern Baptist Church.  A memorial service will be held following the visitation at 11:30 A.M. at the church.  Rev....

Feb 10, 2021

Mary Ellen Rutledge, 71 of Arthur, IL went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 7:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, February 19, 2021 at the Arthur Southern Baptist Church.  Rev. Doug Davis will officiate.  Burial will be in the Arthur...

Feb 8, 2021

Judith L. Buechele, 82, of Phoenix, AZ formerly of Arcola, IL passed away at 2:30 P.M. on Monday, February 8, 2021 at her temporary residence in Casa Grande, AZ.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Randy Walters will officiate. ...

Feb 6, 2021

Anna Miller, 84, of Arthur, IL passed away at 10:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Arthur Home.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur, IL.  Bishop Nelson Diener will officiate.  Burial will be in the Otto Cemetery in...

Feb 5, 2021

Richard S. Lampe, 89 of Arthur, IL passed away at 1:05 P.M. on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in the Arthur Cemetery.  Rev. John Stewart will officiate.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements....

Jan 26, 2021

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Jantha Rollings, 82, of Arcola, IL passed away at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Private services will be held at a later date.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

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Jan 20, 2021

Edna Mae (Gingerich) Schrock, 76 years, 7 months and 3 days, of Arthur, IL passed away at 9:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the Otto Center, south of Arthur, IL.  Bishop Larry R. Diener will officiate.  Burial will be...

Jan 20, 2021

Zyndle Decker, 58 of Arcola, IL passed away at 12:20 PM on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Zyndle was born on November 5, 1962 in Tuscola, IL.  He was a son of James Franklin Sr. and Ruby Jane (Heath) Decker....

Jan 17, 2021

Ellen L. Nelson, 60 of Charleston, IL passed away at 4:34 PM on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola, IL.

Ellen was born on July 12, 1960 in Chatham,...

Jan 17, 2021

Ned R. Douglas, 84 of Hindsboro, IL passed away at 4:12 P.M. on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Private funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the Edwards Funeral Home.   Rev. Zandra Anderson will officiate.  Burial will be in the VanVoorhis Cemetery at a later...

Jan 16, 2021

Luis A. Gonzalez, 62 of Newman, IL formerly of Arcola, IL passed away at 9:47 P.M. on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

A Private Funeral Mass will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Arcola, IL.   Father Angel Sierra will...

Jan 12, 2021

Noah B Helmuth, 96 of Harrisonburg, VA (formerly of Arthur, IL) passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, where he was a resident for the past eight years.

Private family graveside services will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in the Arthur Cemetery.  Rev. Michael Loss will officiate.  The Edwards Funeral...

Jan 8, 2021

Jerry Jean, 66 of Arcola, IL passed away at 1:56 P.M. on Friday, January 8, 2021 at his residence.

Private family services will be held.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting.

Jerry was born on June 19, 1954 in Decatur, IL.  He was a son of Evelyn Mae Jean.

He is survived by...

Jan 5, 2021

Rev. Jesse M. Adams, 90 of Arcola, IL passed away at 11:30 P.M. on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at his residence.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Penn Station, 122 East Progress St., Arthur, IL.  Rev. Randy Walters will officiate.  Burial with Military Rites conducted by the Arcola Honor...

Jan 3, 2021

Dolores “Deanie” Rich, 89, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 2:15 A.M. on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Brookstone Estates of Mattoon, IL.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, January 8, 2021 in the Arcola Cemetery.  Dr. John Calio will officiate.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Deanie was...

Jan 2, 2021

John Jordan, 46 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 1:00 A.M. on January 2, 2021 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Mt. Zion General Baptist Church, 654 CR 1320 North, Sullivan, IL.  Funeral services will be held...

Jan 2, 2021

Fred Harvey, 88, of Arcola, IL passed away at 9:25 P.M. on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at his residence.

Private funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Edwards Funeral Home.   Rev. Paul Froese will officiate.   Military Rites will be conducted by the Arcola Honor Guard at the funeral home.   Burial will be...

Dec 31, 2020

Jack Bennie Barnes, 82 of Arcola, IL passed away at 2:45 P.M. on Thursday, December 31, 2020 in Effingham, IL.

Private funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the Edwards Funeral Home.  Burial with military rights conducted by the Arcola Honor Guard will be in the Arcola Cemetery.

Jack was born...